About Us
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We are proud to serve the Vermont community and beyond, offering specialized care for a wide range of eye conditions. These conditions include, but are not limited to, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Corneal Transplants, Conjunctival Disorders, as well as Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery. Our mission is to enhance your quality of life through improved vision, helping you see the world more clearly.
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Our team comprises some of the region’s leading ophthalmic surgeons with years of experience and specialized training. Our facility is designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. From the moment you arrive, you’ll experience a welcoming atmosphere, where our compassionate staff will guide you through every step of your surgical journey. We believe in clear communication, so you’ll always be informed and reassured about your procedure and what to expect.
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What is an Ambulatory Surgery Center?
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are facilities dedicated to providing same-day surgical care that was previously only offered in a hospital setting. At The Eye Surgery Center, we are committed to delivering an outstanding patient experience by focusing on top-notch clinical care, convenience, and cost efficiency. Patients who are scheduled for surgery at our ASC arrive on the day of their procedure to convenient, handicap accessible parking, have their surgery in a fully equipped operating room, and recover with the support of experienced nurses—all without requiring a traditional hospital stay.
The Eye Surgery Center & Medicare Cost Savings
ASCs (The Eye Surgery Center) continue to offer substantial savings to the Medicare program. Much of the program savings is attributable to a stable group of high-volume procedures, namely cataract surgery. On average, Medicare pays ASCs one-half of hospital outpatient department (HOPD) rates for the same procedures, meaning that every time a procedure for a Medicare beneficiary is performed in an ASC instead of an HOPD, the Medicare program saves money. Annual savings due to procedures performed in ASCs rather than HOPDs are estimated at about $7 billion per year.